In communities across Nigeria where teenage pregnancy often marks the abrupt end of education and opportunity for many girls, a quiet but determined movement is emerging—led by young women who are challenging…
Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan is a Nigerian oil and gas executive who currently serves as the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, the agency responsible for regulating Nigeria’s upstream petroleum…
As Nigeria prepares for another electoral cycle ahead of the 2027 general elections, concerns over political violence, voter intimidation, and electoral insecurity continue to dominate national conversations. Across the country, civil society…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s political inclusion in Osun State, reserving 50 per cent of its candidature slots for women ahead of the 2027 general…
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has expressed concerns over the persistent underrepresentation of women in leadership positions within Nigeria’s judiciary, warning that systemic barriers continue to hinder gender inclusion…
Navy Lieutenant Queenette Warfighter 4, a member of 63 regular course emerges Nigeria’s first female navy ship commander. She shares how she broke into a male-dominated force, balancing warship duties, life and…
Hajja Fati Kakenna has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Kukawa/Abadam/Mobbar/Guzamala Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections in Borno State.…
Hon. Regina Akume has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections in Benue State.…
Womanifesto condemns attacks on Ireti, Zainab, other women politicians, says its threat to democracy
WOMANIFESTO, a coalition of more than 250 women’s rights and civil society organisations, has expressed concern over the increasing violence against women participating in Nigeria’s political process, warning that the trend poses…
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, has stressed that meaningful inclusion of women in governance and leadership is essential to Nigeria’s development and national progress.…